Crypto scam guide
Most crypto scams follow the same few scripts. Learn the warning signs first, then what to do if it happens to you.
- Crypto account security checklist: 7 steps in 15 minutesLock down your crypto accounts in 15 minutes: 2-Step Verification on your email, backup codes, exchange 2FA, an anti-phishing code and a withdrawal allowlist.
- Exchange "support" messaged you first? It's a scam: how to spot itReal exchange support never messages you first. Five warning signs, how to check official sites and apps, and the four things to do first if you've been scammed.
- Promised high returns, no risk? Treat it as a scam: how to spot oneEvery real investment carries risk. Five warning signs of a crypto investment scam, the four most common tricks, and what to do first if you've already sent money.
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